This table shows how important
the ability to network can be when it comes to finding a job.
The data for this study came from people employed outside
the area of science. We think that networking would be even
MORE influential in Science.

Method Used

% Placed in Job

mass mailing
a cover letter/cv

8

responded to
job advertisement

9

used outplacement
firm

15

network of
professional contacts

68

Findings from Outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin
(1996)

A Grassroots Organisation of Active Research
ScientistsLast Updated: November 2001